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Massachusetts Office on DisabilityBoston, MA, United States
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Overview

The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) is a dynamic agency, with just under 20 employees, within the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance that provides information, guidance, and training on disability-related civil rights and architectural access. The agency\'s employees work to help people understand their disability rights and obligations, how regulations apply to the specifics of their situation, and practical steps they can take to assert their rights and comply with the law. MOD provides support for :

  • Individuals with disabilities by hosting the state\'s federally funded Client Assistance Program (CAP), which provides information and advocacy for people with disabilities who have concerns about vocational rehabilitation and independent living services in Massachusetts.
  • The general public by providing information, guidance, and training on legal rights and obligations under disability civil rights laws and architectural access guidelines.
  • Municipalities through guidance and training for municipal ADA Coordinators and Commissions on Disability and Municipal ADA; Improvement Grant funding for accessibility planning and projects.
  • The Executive Branch through information and guidance on ADA compliance obligations, training for ADA Coordinators, free digital accessibility consulting, and a reasonable accommodation capital reserve account for funding employee reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

  • Together with the Executive Director, promote a quality of life which emphasizes dignity and self-determination for persons with disabilities; advocate for full accommodation and access as mandated by statute.
  • Oversee and coordinate the executive department agencies\' compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Executive Order 592.
  • Make public appearances and presentations to inform, educate, and build consensus.
  • Monitor and oversee all legal matters of the Office on Disability.
  • Advise the MOD Executive Director on all relevant matters.
  • Provide technical assistance and training to agency personnel and Executive Branch officials regarding specific legal issues related to disability.
  • Research, analyze, and interpret current state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures affecting individuals with disabilities.
  • Provide guidance and technical assistance to other state agencies, municipalities, non-profit organizations, private businesses, and Massachusetts residents.
  • Work with state agencies on policy development and legislative compliance to develop access for individuals with disabilities and sensitivity to their needs.

    • Qualifications

  • REQUIRED AT HIRE (List knowledge, skills, abilities) : Applicants must have admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
  • Substantial experience in public administration with a deep understanding of disability rights, a track record of organizational leadership, management of social and / or health service programs and knowledge of policy development.
  • Broad knowledge of both the practical and legal aspects of disability policies and program development.
  • Ability to shape and implement public policy and programming; skill in public communication and presentation; knowledge of the legislative process.
  • Managerial experience demonstrating ability to manage assigned staff including an in-house counsel.
  • Leadership experience demonstrating ability to represent senior state officials while serving as the Commonwealth\'s chief advocate for individuals with disabilities.

    • Salary : Boston, MA $190,000.00-$210,000.00

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